Chapter 5: A Meeting

Norrisville was still a little cold, but it did not bother me any longer. It actually made walking a little better.

My thoughts still wander on a lot of things I can hardly remember. I am basically caught up between a conflict between finding the power balls and luring Theresa Fowler. To be honest, I wanted both. I craved both. However, as of now, I can only choose one.

I choose, Theresa…

While I was walking, I stumbled upon a restaurant named "McCluckers". The establishment had a giant…"bird"…on top of it. I suddenly stopped walking when I caught a glimpse of Theresa. She was inside the restaurant, sitting and eating some bizarre – looking animal, while talking to another dark-haired girl. I'll just enter the restaurant and sit at the table next to Theresa and the girl. Probably, she won't notice me for I had to stay invisible for a while.

I just had to wait for the girl to leave. I had to wait for my turn to finally meet her.

I want to surprise her.

After a couple of minutes, probably after thirty minutes, the dark – haired girl bid farewell to Theresa and left the restaurant. As soon as the girl left, I stood up and walked towards where Theresa was sitting.

Finally, alone at last…

I just stood there, and stared at her for a while. She was still eating her food.

Hasn't she noticed my presence at least? I thought, then I just realized it was a good idea after all. I finally called out her attention. "Hello, Theresa."

Theresa stopped eating, and then she turned her head. "Hi Juli…"

She did not finish her greeting, she just continuously stammered. I have noticed the sudden surprise from her expression. Most likely my appearance surprised her. I could not help but think I'm actually standing in front of her. It's amazing to see her in person.

Now's my chance…

"…an?" she said, then she slowly closed her mouth and smiled. Her face is still in utter confusion. I just smiled and laughed a little, covering my lip with my finger.

"My, you looked like you just saw a ghost." I said, and I went towards the other side of the table and sat down close to her.

Theresa still looked confused and surprised, even though she was still smiling. "Well, it's so nice to see you."

I smiled a little and placed my hand on the table, my fingers slightly tapping on the table's material. "It was also delightful to see you again Theresa."

She smiled again, but this time it was a genuine one. It was even accompanied by a small giggle. This made her more attractive than the first time I saw her.

Theresa stopped giggling and started looking at different directions. Then she stared directly at me. "So, new look?"

I stopped tapping my fingers so I could think of a legitimate answer. "Well, I'm quite bored of wearing the same outfit. Even the color is so tiresome to look at."

"Oh okay," she said "So, I guess it's the same reason why you changed your hair color too?"

Hmm, good question my dear Theresa. I thought.

"My hair?" I asked "Oh, same reason Theresa."

Theresa just stared at me a little and smiled once again. I smiled back just to break the tension building up between us. Even if she was basically still smiling at me, I could still sense discomfort from her expression.

"So, wanna order something?" she asked.

I just shook my head and waved my hand. "Thank you for asking, but I had eaten already."

"Oh okay." she said "I'm gonna go home now."

She stood up and got her bag. I kind of stopped her by getting a hold of her arm. It was a gentle hold of course.

"Wait," I said "I could walk you home Theresa."

Theresa just looked at me and, without any second thoughts, just nodded in agreement.

"Splendid!" I said, then I stood up and walked with her towards the door. I stopped walking so I could open the door for Theresa. I wanted to impress her. She smiled again and went out first. Then I followed afterwards.

I laughed at myself thinking this wasn't so difficult after all.